Best Clincher Cyclocross Tires Guide
09-03-13, 07:14 AM
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Best Clincher Cyclocross Tires Guide
I always see a lot of questions about Cyclocross tires and thought it would be a good idea to write up a tire guide. I recently published my top 15 clincher cyclocross tire choices. I included tread types for all conditions of riding and racing.
What are your go to clincher tires?
What are your go to clincher tires?
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09-07-13, 09:33 AM
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I always see a lot of questions about Cyclocross tires and thought it would be a good idea to write up a tire guide. I recently published my top 15 clincher cyclocross tire choices. I included tread types for all conditions of riding and racing.
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What are your go to clincher tires?
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What are your go to clincher tires?
Nice work!
I have a Croll and Salsa La Cruz. Both are dedicated gravel bikes.
Right now, I am running Challenge Almanzos and Eroicas on on these bicycles.
On my Merckx Alu Cross, I am bouncing between Racing Ralphs and Slant 6s.
Just depends how dry it is on the course, roads and trails.
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09-07-13, 02:27 PM
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Fantastic timing! I spent some time this morning looking for information on gravel grinder tires and now you post this! Thanks and I look forward to reading it!
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Nice guide. Of those you list, I've ridden the Ritchey Speedmax Pro and Vittoria XM Pro. I've also run the Schwalbe CX Pro tire which I imagine is similar to the Challenge Grifo, but maybe a little more grippy.
I'm planning this season to basically run the Ritcheys as my default set, and for sketchier conditions, put the Vittoria XM on the rear and Schwalbe CX on the front.
I'm planning this season to basically run the Ritcheys as my default set, and for sketchier conditions, put the Vittoria XM on the rear and Schwalbe CX on the front.
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